English idioms as the representation of the linguistic worldview

Abstract

This article touches upon the issue related to the examination of national and cultural components contained in the structure of numerous English idioms. The etymological origin of certain idiomatic expressions of the national character is of much attention which promotes to reveal peculiarities of the behavior of representatives of different ethnic groups, and can be served as the representation of the corresponding linguistic worldview as well. Learning idioms of any language is important and necessary for the development of cultural ties, friendship and cooperation between countries and nations.